After a widely acclaimed celebration of art, culture, and community in 2025, planning efforts are well underway for the 2026 Doylestown Arts Festival. This years event celebrates the festivals 35th anniversary and is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The festival remains free to the public and is expected to welcome large crowds once again. Festival organizers are accepting applications for the 2026 event for independent artist applications and live performer applications online through Friday, March 27. Participating artists and musicians will have the opportunity to showcase their unique talents to thousands of locals and visitors in an outdoor marketplace that takes over the streets of Doylestown, Pa. Known for attracting an audience of buyers and collectors from near and far, the Doylestown Arts Festival supports local and regional artists and performers. The festival will also be seeking partnerships with local art and cultural institutions that are interested in engaging the community and visitors at the event. The Doylestown Arts Festival is proud to promote Doylestown and Bucks County on a national level, including putting a spotlight on Doylestowns art and cultural district. To round out the experience, the Doylestown Arts Festival is seeking applications for art-based activities to help build an exciting energy throughout the event and unify the town-wide experience around the arts. Home to over 8,000 residents as well as the Michener Art Museum; Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle; TileWorks; County Theater; and a robust array of galleries, restaurants, and locally-owned shops and boutiques, Doylestown is nationally recognized as a destination town. The Doylestown Arts Festival is made possible by a small volunteer committee of Discover Doylestown and is presented by the Thompson Organization and generous sponsors. For more information about this years festival, visit www.dtownartsfestival.com.